Diagonal Communication

Diagonal Communication

Term explanation

Definition and meaning

Diagonal communication means that the employees of a company communicate with each other regardless of their function and their level in the organisational hierarchy and regardless of their department within the company.

LIZ AI enables consistent diagonal communication across hierarchy levels and departments. Every presentation — regardless of who created it — is held to the same brand and data standards automatically.

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Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are large-scale online courses accessible to anyone with an internet connection, often free of charge. MOOCs are delivered through platforms such as Coursera, edX, or Udemy and can attract thousands of learners simultaneously. They typically combine video lectures, readings, quizzes, and discussion forums. MOOCs have democratized access to university-level education and professional skill development worldwide.

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PowerPoint Online

PowerPoint Online is the web version of PowerPoint. You can present and edit your PowerPoint presentation with it, without having PowerPoint installed on your computer. It's only necessary to have a Microsoft - or a Microsoft 365 account.

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Agent Loop

The agent loop is the core operating cycle of an autonomous AI agent. It runs continuously through four phases: Perception (gathering information), Reasoning (planning the next step), Action (executing — such as calling a tool or generating content), and Observation (evaluating the result). The loop repeats until the task is complete or the agent requires human input. This is the mechanism behind Agentic AI systems — it is what allows agents to handle complex, multi-step tasks that a single prompt-and-response model could not.

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Open Educational Resources (OER)

Open educational resources (OER) are teaching, learning, and research materials that are freely available for anyone to use, adapt, and redistribute. OER include textbooks, course materials, videos, lesson plans, and assessments released under open licenses such as Creative Commons. The OER movement aims to reduce barriers to quality education by making materials accessible regardless of geography or financial means. Organizations and universities worldwide contribute to and maintain large repositories of OER.

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